Philadelphia favorites Speedy Ortiz took the stage at PhilaMOCA to perform from their new album Twerp Verse, as well as a set of fan-requested classics. After a stint this past year performing under her electropop solo project Sad13, frontwoman Sadie Dupuis returned to showcase her intricate and intelligent rock side. The performance was dizzying, covering much of Speedy’s impressive discography and diverse sound, featuring Dupuis’ witty lyricism with guitar hooks and musicality to match. Continue reading →

It was a little suspicious, previously, that Speedy Ortiz’s only tour appearance in Philly would be at Little Baby’s Ice Cream in West Philly to scoop a new flavor, “Twerp Verse Dessert Burst Sundae,” and not to perform. Now fans of ice cream and Speedy Ortiz alike can rejoice knowing the band will return for a full set this July. Continue reading →

Indie rocker Speedy Ortiz, main project of Sadie Dupuis, recently released the track “Villain” along with an accompanying music video that uses dreamlike imagery to illustrate harassment of all kinds.

The guitar rock-y “Villain” sounds like a return to form for Speedy Ortiz, who previously released two pop-leaning synth-heavy tracks in the form of “Lucky 88” and “Lean In When I Suffer.” It would make sense that the track was originally written in 2014, according to Billboard. All three singles are set to appear on Speedy’s third album, Twerp Verze, out April 27 on Carpark Records. Just like the first two single, the release of “Villain” is accompanied with a music video, and this video tackles harassment. Continue reading →

Indie rock band Speedy Ortiz has announced its upcoming third studio album Twerp Verse, which drops April 27th via Carpack. Three years have passed since Speedy Ortiz released Foil Deer; the new album will be the first to feature Philly guitarist Andy Molholt, from Laser Background. Continue reading →

Project Pabst was so kind as to include Philly in last year’s expansive move to become a four-city festival installment — along with Denver, Portland, and Atlanta — and they’re back at it again this summer on September 16th at the Electric Factory. The lineup for this Philly edition was just announced, and it features a big, hearty heaping of good tunes. Continue reading →

Lionfish Music announced Cover Your Ass Vol. 1 earlier this month, marking the first edition of a series of cover records, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Planned Parenthood (and I’m 110% with that artwork). Although the packed record — featuring Sandy) Alex G, Porches, Deerhoof, and more –doesn’t come out until May 26th, we got our first taste with Speedy Ortiz and their cover of TV on the Radio‘s “Young Liars”. And, of course, kill it in their spunky, dirty tremolo sort of way.

Speedy Ortiz has released another song off its upcoming Foiled Again EP, out June 3rd via Carpark Records. The mesmorizing “Emma O” follows up “Death Note,” a catchy depression-inspired tune the Massachusetts rockers put out earlier this month. Continue reading →

The Indie Rock Hit Parade returns tonight at 11pm ET on WXPN (right after What’s The Frequency??? with John Vettese, of course!). Tonight’s show is a special one, thanks in part to a very unique Album Spotlight I’ve got lined up. When we last heard from our friend Nick “Diamonds” Thorburn, he was out doing a solo thing that resulted in a seriously groovy IRHP session. He also hinted that his next project would be recording and releasing TWO new albums with his main band, Islands. Those two albums, Taste and Should I Remain Here At Sea?, are both out today, and we’ll hear selections from each on tonight’s show. There are also plenty of new singles to get to, namely ones from fellow IRHP Session vets Speedy Ortiz, UK electro-soulster James Blake and the monumental return of The Stone Roses. Check out a few of those below:

It’s a busy time to be Speedy Ortiz. The Massachusetts quartet starts a tour with Philly’s own Hop Along in Asbury Park tonight (check out the dates below), and just released a new track. “Death Note” is the first song revealed off the upcoming EP Foiled Again, out June 3rd on Carpark Records. Continue reading →

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